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Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing: $4.25M FiberNet Capital Appropriation, July 28

Council considers Special Appropriation #27-2 for $4.25M in federal aid to expand the county's FiberNet broadband infrastructure.

MCCouncil· Jul 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on July 28, Sept. 15 and Sept.…”
Jul 17
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing: $390K Youth Vaping Settlement Funds, July 28

Council hears testimony July 28 on a $390,000 supplemental appropriation for youth vaping and nicotine addiction response, funded by JUUL/Altria settlement.

MCCouncil· Jul 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on July 28, Sept. 15 and Sept.…”
Jul 17
Health & Human Services

FY27 Healthy Communities Fund Opens $1.6M for AAPI Health Programs

Montgomery County's FY27 Healthy Communities Fund offers grants up to $250,000 for nonprofits serving Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.

DHHS· Jul 17, 2026· 6 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY27 Healthy Communities Fund (HCF) Grants Program - NOFO Now Available! - July …”
Jul 17
Public Services

CUPF Releases 'Off the CUPF' Podcast Season 2, Episode 9

CUPF's 'Off the CUPF' podcast Season 2, Episode 9 is now available, featuring community news and facility use updates.

CUPF· Jul 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Use of Public Facilities (CUPF) July Newsletter: CUPF Cancellation All…”
Jul 17
Public Services

MCPS Indoor School Facility Reservations Open August 10

CUPF opens reservations for MCPS indoor school facilities — cafeterias, auditoriums, gyms, classrooms — starting at 6:30 a.m. on Aug. 10.

CUPF· Jul 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Use of Public Facilities (CUPF) July Newsletter: CUPF Cancellation All…”
Jul 17
Public Services

CUPF Offers Full Refunds During Air Quality Alerts July 17-19

CUPF will honor cancellations and issue full refunds for indoor and outdoor facility use on any day an air quality alert is active.

CUPF· Jul 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Use of Public Facilities (CUPF) July Newsletter: CUPF Cancellation All…”
Jul 17
Transportation

Virtual Hearing Set for Purple Line Manchester Place Sidewalk Plan

MCDOT holds a virtual public hearing July 30 on proposed ADA sidewalks near the Purple Line's Manchester Place station in Silver Spring.

MCDOT· Jul 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Virtual Public Hearing on the Purple Line Sidewalk Proposal for the Manchester P…”
Jul 17
Transportation

Ride On Route 38 Bus Stop Moves Near Holiday Park Senior Center

Bus stop #23284 at Holiday Park Senior Center shifts to Ferrara Drive entrance starting July 20 for ~2 months of window replacement work.

MCDOT· Jul 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Temporary Bus Stop Relocation at Holiday Park Senior Center in Silver Spring to …”
Jul 17
Health & Human Services

Homeless Hotline Active Amid Dangerous Air Quality Conditions

Residents can call 240-907-2688 around the clock to report concerns about unhoused individuals during the Code Purple air event.

Montgomery County PIO· Jul 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Autoridades del Condado de Montgomery emiten aviso de salud tras alerta de calid…”
Jul 17
Education

Maryland Grants Support Career-Changers Entering Teaching

Governor Moore announced grants for Maryland higher-ed institutions to help displaced or retiring federal workers become teachers through the ACET program.

CFW· Jul 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “You Voice Matters: Keep the Ideas Coming!”
Jul 17
Local Economy

Free SkillUp Montgomery Online Job Training Now Available

WorkSource Montgomery's SkillUp® Montgomery program gives all county residents free 24/7 access to over 5,000 online job skills courses for up to six months.

CFW· Jul 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “You Voice Matters: Keep the Ideas Coming!”
Jul 17
Local Economy

WorkSource Montgomery Launches Federal Workers Resource Hub

WorkSource Montgomery has launched an online Resource Hub to help federal employees and contractors navigate job loss, benefits, and career transitions.

CFW· Jul 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “You Voice Matters: Keep the Ideas Coming!”
Jul 17
Local Economy

MCPS Hiring Bus Drivers, Minimum Age 21 Required

Montgomery County Public Schools is actively recruiting bus drivers, requiring a high school diploma, clean driving record, and at least 3 years of driving experience.

CFW· Jul 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “You Voice Matters: Keep the Ideas Coming!”
Jul 17
Health & Human Services

State of Black Health Survey Open Through August 31

Montgomery County is surveying African American, African, and Caribbean residents on health experiences to shape future programs; open through Aug. 31.

CFW· Jul 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “You Voice Matters: Keep the Ideas Coming!”
Jul 17
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery County Summer Farm Tour Features 26 Locations

The Montgomery County Summer Farm Tour and Harvest Sale offers activities at 26 participating farms, including goat-milking, hayrides, and more.

CFW· Jul 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “You Voice Matters: Keep the Ideas Coming!”
Jul 17
Parks & Recreation

Delegate Lily Qi Virtual Author Talk July 20

Maryland State Delegate Lily Qi discusses her memoir 'Elected American' in a free virtual Zoom event on July 20 at 7 p.m.

CFW· Jul 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “You Voice Matters: Keep the Ideas Coming!”
Jul 17
Parks & Recreation

World Cup Finals Free Watch Party in Wheaton July 19

Montgomery County Recreation hosts a free World Cup Final watch party in Wheaton on Sunday, July 19, with youth soccer activities and food.

CFW· Jul 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “You Voice Matters: Keep the Ideas Coming!”
Jul 17
Other

Community Advocacy Institute Applications Open for County Residents

The Montgomery County Community Action Board is accepting applications for a free English/Spanish advocacy training program for lower-income residents.

CFW· Jul 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “You Voice Matters: Keep the Ideas Coming!”
Jul 17
Health & Human Services

Maryland SUN Bucks 2026 Enrollment Open, $120 Per Student

Maryland SUN Bucks enrollment is open, providing $40/month for June–August to eligible families with children on free or reduced-price meals.

CFW· Jul 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “You Voice Matters: Keep the Ideas Coming!”
Jul 17
Education

MCPS Free Summer Meals Available at 100-Plus Sites

MCPS students can access free nutritious meals at more than 100 sites across Montgomery County through the Summer Food Service Program.

CFW· Jul 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “You Voice Matters: Keep the Ideas Coming!”
Jul 17
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